Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

opened the lodge in the Second Degree . Bro . Massey answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Massey candidate . On the usual rising , Bro . H . D . Aslett was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM CHAPTER ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on Thursday , the 14 th- inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale . Present : Comps . J . T . Rowe , M . E . Z . ; Kempton , H . j W . D . Slyman , J . * , J . J . Thomas , Treas . and S . E . ; S . T . Manktelow , S . N . j R . H . Dillon , P . S . j W . J . Stratton , ist A . S . j R . T . Redfearn , 2 nd A . S . , * and

Coleman . ' * The chapter vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last convocation vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp . Coleman candidate . Comp . Kempton was elected a joining member . Nothing further offering for the good of Royal Arch Masonry , the chapter was closed , and " adjourned to the second Thursday in December , at S p . m .

ANDREW CHAPTER ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . Present : Comps . fas . Sims , M . E . Z . ; H . Purdue , H . ; John Davies , J . ; F . Craggs , S . E . ; D . Stroud , P . S . ; and C . R . Cross .

The chapter havingbeen opened , the Principals rehearsed the addresses incident to the ceremony of exaltation . Comp . Purdue was elected M . E . Z . for the 13 th and 27 th instant . Comp . Cross was elected a joining member , and the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the Sth inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell , * S . E ., when there vvere present Comps . G . L . Moore , M . E . Z . ; Benedetti , H . ; Addington , J . ; Stone , S . E . ; Grummant , S . N .,

acting Preceptor ; Eedle , P . S . ; and Wood . The chapter having been opened , the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed . Comp . Benedetti was elected M . E . Z . forthe next meeting , and was heartily congratulated on his able working as H . for the first time . The chapter was then closed .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

provincial Meetings . YORK . Hilda Chapter ( No . 23 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held in Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , on Wednesday , the 13 th instant , there being present the following brethren -. Bros . A . H . H . McGachen , M . W . S . ; H . C Pickersgill , H . P . ; Donald Grant , 30 , ist Gen . ; W . B . Dyson , 2 nd Gen . ; T . B . Whytehead , 30 , P . M .

W . S ., Recorder ; VV . H . B . Atkinson , C . of G . ; Wm . Brown , P . M . W . S . ; Geo . Simpson , P . M . W . S ., and others . The chapter was opened , and Bro . Chas . J . Banister , 30 , Sovereign Grand Inspector-General for the North Eastern District , vvas received under the arch of steel . A successful ballot was taken for Bro . Chas . E . L . Wright , of the Apollo Lodge , No . 357 , and Zetland Chapter , No . 236 , and that

brother was duly perfected , the ceremony being taken by the S . G . I . General , by express desire of the M . W . S . A scroll was taken forthe M . W . S . forthe ensuing year , and Bro . Donald Grant was unanimously elected . Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . S ., was also unanimously re-elected Treasurer . Bro . Whytehead moved , and the M . W . S . seconded a cordial vote of thanks from the chapter to the

Sovereign Grand Inspector-General of the North Eastern District , who had come down specially from Liverpool to attend the meeting , adding that the great services of Bro . Banister to Freemasonry , and especially to the Ancient and Accepted Rite , were acknowledged on every hand . He sincerely trusted that their veteran brother might long be spared to come amongst them and instruct them in the rites and ceremonies of the Order . The resolution was carried

with acclamation , and Bro . Banister feelingly responded , thanking the brethren for their unvarying courtesy and kindness . The chapter havingbeen closed , and the S . G . I . G . having retired under the arch of steel , the brethren adjourned to dinner , after which the usual toasts were drunk , including "The Health of Bro . Banister , " and that of "The Newlyperfected Brother . "

Royal Order Of Scotland.

Royal Order of Scotland .

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE AND CHAPTER OF YORKSHIRE . Meetings of these bodies were held in Freemasons ' Hall , St . Saviourgate , York , on Thursday afternoon , the 14 th inst . Amongst those present vvere Bros . Rev . Wm . Valentine , M . A .. Prov . Grand Master ; T . B . Whytehead , Deputy Prov . G . Master ; Donald Grant , P . S . G . W . ; W . H . B . Atkinson , P . J . G . W . ; George Simpson , Prov . G . Treas . ; ¦ W . B . Dyson , Prov . G .

Marshal ; H . E . Cousans , Prov . G . Examiner ; J . T . Seller , and others . Bro . Chas . E . L . Wright , of the Apollo University Lodge , No . 357 , and Zetland Chapter , No . 236 , was admitted to the Order . A sum of ; £ io vvas voted to the Decoration Fund of the Hall . After the close of the business the brethren dined at the Royal Station Hotel .

Messrs . Dean and Son announce an unusually large number of coloured toy books this season . The newest of these which will be published shortly , is entitled " Barnum ' s great show , " and vvill be printed in chromo-lithography , from designs by Mr . Dudley Hardy . This vvork is executed under the personal supervision of P . T . Barnum , and is the only toy book authorised by him .

Board Of Benevolence.

BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .

The monthl y meeting of the Board of Benevolence vvas held on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Robert Grey , P . G . D ., President ; Bro . James Brett , P . G . P ., Senior Vice-President ; and Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., Junior Vice-President , occupied their respective chairs : Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke ,

Grand Secretary ; Bro . A . A . Pendlebury , Assistant Grand Secretary ; Bro . W . Dodd , Bro . W . H . Lee , and Bro . Neville Green represented Grand Secretary ' s office ; and there were also present Bros . Henry Garrod , David D . Mercer , W . H . Perryman , Wm . P . Brown , J . P . Grieve , A . C . Woodward , R . J . Taylor ,

George Read , L . C . Haslip , Charles Dairy , William Bywater , J . H . Matthews , Thomas Cubitt , Frederick Binckes , Charles Fredk . Hogard , Walter Hopekirk , H . Hooper , George R . Langley , James Crook , J . Hepburn Hastie , George B . Chapman , Isaac Wilcox , T . C . Cubbon , Louis Hirsch , C . S . Mote , T . Hastings Miller

Joseph Rothschild , W . Eckersall , George W . Tomkins , William Smith , P . M . 228 , Arthur C . Tanqueray , J . W . Kemble , Henry Sapsworth , Henry Massey , John Povvdrell , N . B . Headon , George Simonds , W . H . Rylands , Thos . Honey , Jas . Hartnoll , G . H . Newington Bridges , Alfred H . Jakins . AValter T . Jones , W . T . H . Mayer ,

J . W . H . Sugg , Thomas Edmonston , John Strapp , J . S . Cumberland , John J . Kern , T . Toler Willcox , H . J . Spurling , Alex . Turen , Joseph Penney , Wm . Rowe , W . Adams , A . H . Shepherd . F . V . Turner , Henry E . Pollard , S . S . Goldschmidt , H . C . Freeman , John Marchant , Charles F . Luckhurst , Vallentine Wing ,

Charles E . Soppet , Robert J ackson , Walter F . Cook , James D . Graham , Thomas Weeks , W . Wingham , Wm . Lake , C . H . Canning , George Deaton , J . E . Twain , G . Reynolds , H . Mann , Isaac Dunn , John Aldis , John R . Glanvill , and H . Sadler , G . Tyler . The Board of Masters was first held , when the

agenda paper for next Quarterly Communication vvas read to the brethren . Before the Board was closed , Bro . J AMES BRETT , S . V . P ., proposed a vote of thanks to the President for the able manner in vvhich he had presided over the Board during the past year . He said he thought the brethren

would not be discharging their duty if they did not take that opportunity of recognising Bro . Grey ' s ability and geniality , not onl y during the past year , but ever since he had been President of the Board , besides his kind and considerate behaviour towards every member of the Board , and every petitioner that came before it . He also moved that the vote be entered on the minutes .

Bro . COTTEBRUNE , J . V . P ., seconded the motion . Bro . ROBERT GREY , President , returned his heart y thanks , and assured the brethren that he had only endeavoured to do his duty . He had been so ably supported by the other members of the Board that it was a pleasure to work vvith them in their great and noble cause .

The Board of Benovelence was then opened , and the brethren first confirmed recommendations to the Grand Master , made at the October meeting , to the amount of ^ 290 . The new list contained the names of 38 petitioners , whose qualifications were through lodges in the London district , at Luton , Hong Kong ,

Stalybridge , Exeter , Manchester , Newport ( Monmouth ) , Calcutta , Mottram , Southend , Whitehaven , Truro , Liverpool , Jersey , Malta , Gosport , Newcastle-on-Tyne , Jhansi , Cawnpore , Egutpoorah , and Halifax . Two of the cases vvere dismissed , as not coming within the rules of the Board , and five were deferred , not being

complete . The remainder were relieved with a total sum of ^ 805 . This amount was made up of one recommendation to Grand Lodge of ^ 200 , and two recommendations of £$ 0 each ; two recommendations to the Grand Master of . £ 40 each , and three of £ 30 each . There vvere 11 grants of . £ 20 each , one of £ 15 , nine of ^ 10 each , and two of ^ 5 each .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Glasgow.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF GLASGOW .

The quarterlycommunication of the above Provincial Grand Lodge vvas held in the St . Mark ' s HaU , 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on Tuesday evening , the 5 th inst . Bro . James Boyd , S . P . G . M ., occupied the throne , while Bros . J . M . Oliver and Colin Galletl y filled the Senior and Junior Wardens' chairs respectively . After the minutes of the previous communication had

been read and approved , the P . G . S . intimated apologies from , among others , the P . G . M ., Bro . John Graham , and Bro . J . Dalrymple Duncan , R . W . M . 607 . The Treasurer of the Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund gave in his report , and announced that during the quarter ending October 31 st the Benevolent Fund Committee had granted in all £ 61 us . The nomination and election of office bearers was

then proceeded vvith , and , after a few contests , the folowing vvere declared duly elected : Bro . W . T . Paterson Prov . G . Treas . „ Colin Galletly Prov . S . G . D . „ John Clark Prov . J . G . D . „ W . O'Brien Prov . G . Architect „ Wm . Barclay Prov . G . Jeweller .

„ Robert Kennedy Prov . G . Bible Br . ,, James Pettigrew Prov . G . D . C . „ John McPherson Prov . G . S . B . „ T . R . Burrett Prov . G . D . of M . „ Emile Berger ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ David Gill Prov . G . Marshal . „ J . McH . Campbell Prov . G . I . G . „ Robert Gardiner Prov . G . T yler .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Glasgow.

Bro . ; T . Halket vvas elected Treasurer of the Bene , volent Fund , and Bro . Andrew M . Smith , President of Stewards . The Auditors elected vvere Bros . J . Kelso Hunter T . F . Hunter , and C . Petrie . The ACTING P . G . M . called the brethren ' s attention to

the meeting of Grand Lodge on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., and hoped all the members present would be in their places to assist in transacting the important business that vvould be brought before Grand Lodge . A motion was carried that at the next regular

meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge a sum of money be granted for the relief of the sufferers from the recent sad calamity at Templeton ' s Mills , whereby 29 girls lost their lives , and a number were severely injured . Two other notices of motions were also handed in after which the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed .

Leeds Masonic Relief Fund.

LEEDS MASONIC RELIEF FUND .

The annual meeting of this fund vvas held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Allinson , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., at the Masonic Hall , Great George-street , Leeds . The other brethren present included Bros . Robert Craig , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Trevor ,

P . M . ; Rickard , P . M . ; Fretwell , S . W . ; Smith , W . M . ; and Robert Lucas , the Secretary . Bro . Rickard presented the annual report to the following effect : — " We have much pleasure in presenting you vvith the Annual Report of the Leeds Local Relief Fund . The year closed on the 31 st day

of October , when the books were duly audited , found correct , and signed . It vvill be knovvn to you that two years since it was recommended that all cash in the hands of the Almoner at the close of the financial year should be repaid to the Treasurer , and the books balanced accordingly . This has been done , and vve

think , with good results . During the year 66 persons have applied for assistance , 44 vvere considered worth y and relieved . In some instances vve noticed , vvith satisfaction that the Almoner has consulted the President , Treasurer , and members of the Committee , and on one occasion the Committee met to consider a peculiar case

vvhich had arisen . The relief from November , 1888 ,. to October , 188 9 , included 44 persons , of whom 20 were under the English Constitution , 9 under the Scotch , 4 under the Irish , and 11 under foreign Constitutions . The total amount of relief distributed during that time was £ g 12 s . 3-id ., giving an average per case of 4 s . 4 . Vd .

It is worth y of notice that during the last nine years 30 applicants more than in the previous 10 years have been relieved with a decreased expenditure of £ 164 . 5 . 4 d . There is a small amount of 19 s . 2 "* -d . due to the Treasurer ; a call on each lodge of is . per member is necessary . This amount , in all probability vvill suffice

for two years . The funds of the Society are being wisely and judiciously distributed by the Almoner . ( Signed ) "J RICKARD , I . P . M . 304 . " WM . BINGHAM , W . M . 1042 . " This report vvas unanimously adopted on the motion

of Bro . TUDOR TREVOR , seconded by Bro . SMITH . Bro . Allinson was elected President for the ensuing year , Bro . Rickard , Vice-President ; Bro . Craig , Treasurer ; , Bro . Barrand , Almoner ; Bros . Rickard and Fretwell , Auditors ; and Bro . Robert Lucas , Secretary . A vote of thanks to Bro . Allinson concluded the meeting .

Concert In Aid Of The Masonic Charities.

CONCERT IN AID OF THE MASONIC CHARITIES .

A concert in aid of the Masonic Charities was given at the Eccles Town Hall , on Friday evening , the Sth inst ., under the auspices of the Worsley Lodge , 1814 ( Bro . W . A . Rothwell , W . M . ) , under the distinguished patronage of Bros , the Right Hon . Lord Lathom , Prov . G . M . West Lancashire ; Ri ght Hon . Lord Ellesmere , first W . M . of 1814 ; Right Hon . the Earl of Crawford and Balcarres , D . P . G . M . West Lancashire ; and the Earl of

Mulgrave , Chap . 1814 . The weather was not propitious , but despite that there was a fair attendance , and the concert was a most enjoyable one . The artistes were Miss Bessie Hold , Miss Jessie Whitehead , Bros . W . Dumville , P . M ., P . Z * , P . P . G . O . East Lancashire ; A . Levvtas , P . M . ; and J .

Banks ; Miss Maud Dumville , Mr . R . Tomkins , Miss Ada Dumville , and accompanist , Bro . R . F . Coules , F . C . O ., and the band of the Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Cavalry , under the conductorship of Bro . G . Batley . The band started the proceedings vvith the overture

" Crown Diamonds , " then a trio , "Up , quit thy bower , by Miss Holt , Bro . W . Dumville , and Bro . Levvtas ; song , " A farewell , " b y Miss Jessie Whitehead ; song , " Tom Hardy , " b y Bro . A . Levvtas ; solo flute , " Neapolitan Remembrances , " rendered by Mr . R . Tomkins ; song , " Come into the garden , Maud , " by Bro . Dumville ; solo violin , " Semiramide , " Miss Maud Dumville ; song , " Sing , sweet bird , " Miss Bessie Holt , and

the band played a waltz , " Ever and ever mine . After the interval the band played a grand selection , "La Traviata ; " song , "Father O'FIynn , " Bro . A . Lewtas ; song , "Once for all , " Miss Holt ; solo pianoforte , " Romance , " Miss Ada Dumville ; song , " Masks and Faces , " Miss Whitehead ; solo flute , " Spams " Tarantella , " Mr . S . Tomkins ; song , "Dumb , dump , dumb , " Bro . Dumville ; and the band played a fantasia

on Scotch airs . , The whole of the programme vvas rendered by respective performers in a hig hly artistic manner , Dumville famil y rendering great aid , and Bro . D